Postcode BH12 3HN is located in an urban city, within the Newtown & Heatherlands ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Newtown area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Turners Nursery.
Newtown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,712 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 3HN.
Newtown near BH12 3HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turners Nursery | Small | Walking directions to Turners Nursery |
Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Newtown & Heatherlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £307,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands
In the BH12 3HN postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 3HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Good Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Herbert Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Moorland Food & Wine | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4LT | Walking directions to Moorland Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.